We’re talking Tropical Fruit Leather, my friends. This just might be your new favorite sweet snack! I’ve always loved sweets, but I’m more of the candy type rather than your typical desserts. I enjoy a handful of lemonheads over chocolate usually, which is why I’m drawn more to fruits when I want to snack on something. This recipe is exactly that, though since we’re making them at home, we’re controlling everything we’re putting into them. Good thing, right? So… it’s time to bust out that dehydrator! Easy! The process for making your own Tropical Fruit Leather is easy enough. Process the Cooked Fruit. Process them in a blender or food processor once it has cooled to room temperature to form a thin jam-like consistency. Spread and Dehydrate. Spread the fruit mixture out over dehydrator sheets or leather trays, which should come with your dehydrator (if not, you can purchase them). A baking sheet can work as well with wax paper or a strip of parchment paper. Finally, dehydrate the leathers for 6-8 hours, or until the leather has set and you can lift it off the trays easily enough. There should be no moisture left in the center and it should be no longer tacky, so be sure to check that. You may need a knife to separate the leather from the tray if it sticks a bit too much, but I usually do not have a problem. Give it a try and let me know how you like your tropical fruit leather! The Nesco is a smaller dehydrator that is perfect for general home use: Nesco FD-75A Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, White The Excalibur is a larger 9-tray dehydrator that is ideal for larger batches: Excalibur 3926TB Food Dehydrator, Black I use and highly recommend both of these.
